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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 489.46 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 489.46 and 244.14 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 489.46 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/489.46 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 489.46 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 119,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,496.76/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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